Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,352, 98,028 and 16,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,352, 98,028 and 16,104 is: 24,156
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,352 : 98,028 = 16,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,352/98,028 = 16,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,352x = 98,028 × 16,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,352x = 1,578,642,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,578,642,912/65,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,156
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